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Nike’s catalog goes a lot deeper than sneakers, and Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to prove it. From the dad who never stops moving to the one who just wants to look good doing nothing, the Swoosh has every type covered. These are our favorite Nike picks for dad right now.
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Nike Pro Dri-FIT Unstructured Swoosh Run Cap
A serious running habit deserves a cap that can keep up. The Pro Swoosh delivers with a sweat-wicking front panel and a breathable mesh back that dumps heat mile after mile. A reflective bungee closure keeps dad visible on his early starts and late finishes. And, he might appreciate that the whole thing is spun from recycled plastic bottles.
Nike Hayward Patrol Crossbody Bag
The Hayward name nods to Eugene, Oregon’s legendary Hayward Field, so this crossbody comes with track-and-field pedigree baked in. Its smartest feature is a deployable front net that stretches to hold a jacket or water bottle when both hands are full. Add zippered pockets and a removable strap, and it and it slots right into his weekend rotation, errands and trailhead runs alike.
Nike 24.7 ImpossiblySoft Dri-FIT 1/2-Zip Top
Nike’s 24.7 line is built around all-day comfort, with French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as its face. This half-zip earns the ImpossiblySoft name thanks to a double-knit fabric that feels broken-in from the very first wear. Expect it to become the most-worn layer in dad’s rotation.
Nike Stride Repel UV Protection Running Jacket
Built for the runner who heads out no matter what the sky is doing, the Stride shrugs off rain and UV rays in one lightweight nylon shell. It also packs down into its own pocket. The Jade Horizon colorway gives it a fresh-for-summer look that holds up well past the morning miles.
Nike ACG Vista Peak
ACG needs no introduction around these parts, and these shades carry the beloved trail-ready all-conditions DNA. The Terrain Tint lenses crank up contrast so everything pops, while the frame is built from at least castor bean oil.
Nike Vomero Premium
The Vomero Premium is the plushest everyday ride in Nike’s running lineup, making a strong case for logging miles the old-fashioned way. The trick is a pair of Air Zoom units tucked inside full-length ZoomX foam, the same featherweight cushioning Nike saves for its racing shoes. The Pale Ivory build keeps it clean enough to wear long after the run is done.
Nike x Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
This special-edition team-up between Nike and Beats does something that’s never happened before, flipping the Beats ‘b’ logo so it mirrors the Swoosh. Beyond the Volt-and-black looks, the buds track heart rate on the fly and sync straight to the Nike Run Club app. For the dad who treats his workout playlist like a sacred text, this is the splurge he’ll appreciate.
